Asia

AFC President extends condolences on the passing of Prince Hj Abdul Azim!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has sent his condolences to the National Football Association of Brunei Darussalam following the untimely demise of HRH Prince Haji Abdul Azim who passed away at the age of 38 on Saturday, October 24. The AFC President said, …

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UMBRO announces partnership with Iraq Football Association!

International kit maker UMBRO has announce a new two-year partnership with the Iraq Football Association. Commencing today, this exciting new partnership will see UMBRO provide match kit, training kit and off field wear for a number of the teams under the Association including the Iraq National Team, Under-23, U-20 and …

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UEFA preliminary draw for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on December 7!

With 2022 FIFA World Cup preliminary-competition action already under way in Africa, Asia and South America, UEFA’s 55 member associations are eagerly looking ahead to the start of their own race to reach Qatar 2022, with 13 berths available. Their anticipation will be heightened on December 7, when the preliminary …

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Host City selection process for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to begin!

Following the decision in June to award Australia and New Zealand the right to host the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023, the process to select the Host Cities for the tournament took its first steps today with confirmation that virtual workshops between FIFA and the 12 candidate cities …

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AFC extends condolences on the passing of UAE’s Sultan Saif!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have offered its condolences to the family and friends of Sultan Saif who died along with his wife and son in a car accident on October 15, 2020. The 27-year-old striker was the top scorer for Al Falah club in the United Arab Emirates’ second …

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2020 AFC Champions League final to be played in Doha, Qatar!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), together with the Qatar Football Association (QFA), have today confirmed Doha, Qatar as the venue for this year’s AFC Champions League single-leg Final, which will be held on December 19, 2020. With the successful conclusion of the AFC Champions League 2020 (West) in Qatar recently, …

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Japan’s WE League reveals 11 inaugural clubs!

The WE League – Japan’s professional women’s league – has approved the membership of 11 founding clubs ahead of the inaugural 2021-22 season, it was announced on Thursday, October 16. The 11 successful teams – seven of which are linked to professional men’s clubs – came from an initial list …

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2020 AFC Futsal Championship postponed, 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup loking for new host!

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), after discussions with the Kuwait Football Association and all relevant parties, has decided to further postpone the 2020 AFC Futsal Championship – Kuwait and it will now be held in 2021. The decision was confirmed after taking careful consideration of the safety and well-being of …

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Macron & Brancdieu Hirosaki FC unveil the new kits designed by students!

Macron Japan in partnership with Brancdieu Hirosaki FC in this difficult period compromized by Covid-19 has carried out a fantastic project. In this period marked by the cancellation of Football tournaments and championship, in order to involve the supporters and the young people of the Hight School over the prefecture …

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AFC president Shaikh Salman offers condolences on the passing of Carlton Chapman!

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has extended his condolences to the All India Football Federation and the family and friends of former Indian footballer Carlton Chapman who passed away at the age of 49 on Monday, October 12. Chapman enjoyed a distinguished international and …

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